To one principal, school spirit means “
being present while engaged
in your
studies, your athletic contests, and in positive interactions with your peers,
instructors, students, etc.” In the words of a female 12th-grader, school
spirit involves, “positive thinking, being a good example for other students
to follow.”
The term “in high spirits” has never carried more weight. Students who
have pride and commitment for their school on the whole are also more
social and confident than those who sit quietly on the sidelines. Students
use phrases like, a ‘sense of belonging’, a ‘positive optimistic attitude’,
‘togetherness, toughness’ and ‘innovation’ to describe “What does
school spirit mean to you?”
Parents of children with a lot of school spirit are more
likely than those who don’t to say their child:
S k i n i n t h e G a me c o n t .
SUCCESS Through SATISFACTION
Is Happy
confident
is satisfied
fulfilled
is responsible
motivated
Is satisfied with their
group of friends
likes
school
is ambitious
a leader
Gets mostly
A’s in School
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